The Rochester Americans secured the last playoff berth in the North Division with a crucial point earned on the final day of the AHL regular season. Despite falling 5-4 in overtime to Hershey on Sunday, their third-period rally provided the tie they needed. This marks the 51st postseason appearance for the Amerks in their 70th anniversary season.
The Rochester Americans rallied in the third period to tie their game against Hershey, clinching the single point required for a 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs berth, according to TheAHL.com. The match at Hershey ended with a 5-4 overtime loss for Rochester, but the result was enough to lock in their spot on the season's final day. The Amerks, who have won six Calder Cup championships and reached the finals 16 times, now join Laval, Syracuse, Cleveland, and Toronto in the North Division playoff field. The division's top three teams will receive byes to the semifinals, while the fourth- and fifth-place finishers face off in a best-of-three first-round series. Rochester's achievement adds to their storied history, as they celebrate their 70th anniversary this season.
